Interview
Questions

Tell me about a time you dramatically reduced the cost or complexity of a system.

How do you approach breaking down a complex engineering problem from first principles?

Why Tesla? What excites you about our mission to accelerate the world transition to sustainable energy?

Can you describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult team member? How did you handle the situation?

Tell me about a time when you faced a problem that seemed impossible to solve. What steps did you take?

Describe a time when you had to solve a complex problem with limited resources. How did you approach it?

Walk me through a project where you had to think outside the box and come up with a unique solution.

Describe a time when you had to quickly learn a new technology or skill to complete a project.

How do you handle ambiguity and changing requirements in a fast-paced environment?

Tell me about a time when you drove innovation or improved a process at work.

Tell me about a time you had to deliver under a very tight deadline. How did you prioritize and what trade-offs did you make?

Tell me about a technical system you owned end-to-end. What decisions did you make and what was the outcome?

Describe your experience working on software that interfaces with hardware or physical systems. What unique challenges did you face?